Nineteenth Century Theatre and Film

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For nearly half a century, Nineteenth Century Theatre and Film has stood at the forefront of research in nineteenth-century performance of all kinds, construing theatre and film comprehensively. The journal welcomes discussion on any topic within the wide variety of theatrical arts that emerged from the Age of Revolution to the advent of sound motion pictures, as well as all ‘pre-cinema’ optical and narrative forms, ‘silent’ motion pictures and illusions. Considering narrative or variety entertainments from all countries and regions, Nineteenth Century Theatre and Film embraces not only drama and film but also dance, opera, music hall, circus, fairground entertainment, puppetry and other forms which implicate live audiences (actual, potential or imaginary). The journal regularly publishes essays, book reviews and review essays. Documents in photographic or critical facsimile and in annotated critical editions are also published, providing valuable primary material for the working scholar.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

International

Established in 1999

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Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Review: No specific word count limits known.
Essay: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Academic, Critical.

Topics:

Film/Television: Film, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
History: Topical history, See guidelines.
Performing Arts: Theater, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.

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Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 17 Jun 2026

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